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Christmas in July Giveaway Winners!

First I'd like to take a minute to thank all of the incredible sponsors! I hope if you're already going on your holiday shopping or whenever you start that you will stop by the sponsors and hopefully find the perfect gift for someone on your holiday list!

Mudpuppy
Loriette’s Grammy
The Shabby Boutique
Barb’s Heartstrokes
Elephant Tales
Meese49
The Painted Butterfly Studio


Mudpuppy Giveaway
tina reynolds said...
I follow your blog eaglesforjack@gmail.com 6/8
JULY 30, 2010 8:05 PM
Loriette’s Grammy Giveaway
Chrystal said...
#6-Follow publicly via Google Friend Connect (Chrystal)

chrystaljns @ gmail dot com
JULY 30, 2010 4:24 PM


The Shabby Boutique First Giveaway
Julie said...
posted the Christmas in July button on my blog:

http://vballmommy79.blogspot.com/

entry 4

jmatek@wi.rr.com
JULY 14, 2010 2:43 PM


Barb’s Heartstrokes giveaway
kyla g said...
I'm a GFC follower! #6
irshsmil9 @ yahoo.com
JULY 29, 2010 11:25 AM


Elephant Tales Giveaway

Rachel C said...
entered Jess Kay designs 3
rach62803@yahoo.com
JULY 15, 2010 8:03 PM


Meese49 giveaway
Snowflake07 said...
RSS feed subscriber #2
JULY 15, 2010 6:34 PM


The Shabby Boutique’s 2nd giveaway
Jennifer said...
Entry#2
So Beautiful:)
AUGUST 14, 2010 6:04 AM


hondaray6 said...
follow on twitter- hondaray6
August 15, 2010 8:22 AM


The Painted Butterfly Studio giveaway
pam said...
I follow via google #1

pamfreecycle@gmai.com
JULY 25, 2010 4:34 AM

JessKay Designs Winner....

Congrats to the winner of the JessKay Designs giveaway!

Mimi the kitten said...
Follow Sarah Simplifies on Twitter (@ThatKittenMimi) #2.


Thanks to all who participated!

My Apologies!

You know what? I love my readers! You guys are awesome! You stick around and read and if I've been away for awhile you come back! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You are beyond awesome!!! I do have to apologize because the Christmas in July event got cut short. Trust me- I'm VERY bummed about this because I had some more GREAT giveaways lined up. I am going to talk to the sponsors and see if they'd like to participate in our Christmas Countdown! I'm also going to extend all of the giveaways by a week and will change that info tomorrow. The only giveaway that is ending is the JessKay Designs giveaway & I will announce that winner tomorrow (why not draw out the suspense a bit more!)

Also, just so you guys know I really don't just "blow off" the log I wasn't around because of a family emergency. My sister was pregnant with her second and having a really rough time of it. Her blood pressure sky rocketed but they wanted to wait until 39 weeks because of some issues my oldest nephew had when he was born (and he was a week late so they really wanted as much time as they could buy). I'm now the proud Aunt to Lucas William who is simply gorgeous but the little guy is having some severe jaundice issues. So at first I was taking care of my nephew so my sister could rest and then I was taking care of him because my sister had her C section and then Luke was in the hospital, released and then readmitted after 24 hours. He's home now but his bili numbers are on the rise again. Hopefully this can be controlled without him being admitted again. Anyway, just wanted to explain my absence.

Remember- JessKay Designs giveaway posted tomorrow!

Sarah

On the 8th Day of Christmas Painted Butterfly Studio giveaway

I think you're really going to love tonight's giveaway! Julie from Painted Butterfly Studio is SOOOOOOOOO incredibly talented! If you have a little girl in your life one of the most fun things is dressing her right??? I remember when I was first introduced to the world of custom boutiques- wow! Fun stuff! Nothing like dressing your princess like the princess she is right? Julie is one of those women who makes incredible custom pieces for kids. Here is some of her work from Painted Butterfly Studio:

Wouldn't this make an awesome Back to School outfit????

Gorgeous! Completely Gorgeous!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE ME so I'm completely drooling over this!!!

Have you gone over to Painted Butterfly Studio to take a look around? If not what are you waiting for?????

Julie is giving one Sarah Simplifies winner a personalized Gingerbread t-shirts up to a size 10. The shirt is a $25 value. AWESOME!!!

Each piece of appliques are individually hand-drawn and cut, heat-bonded, securely satin stitched and inner stitches are covered with fusible bond for an itch-free finish. This particular tee features little buttons and some hand stitching as well! Wait- it gets better! Julie is offering every Sarah Simplifies reader that purchases from her from now until the end of the Painted Butterfly Studio giveaway FREE SHIPPING!!! In the Message to Seller box tell her that you're a Sarah Simplifies reader and she will reimburse your shipping fee!

Want to buy the shirt right now and not wait for the giveaway to end? Ok-
BUY IT HERE

Win It:
Mandatory: This must be done or all other entries will be deleted.
1)Publicly follow Sarah Simplifies (this has to show up on your Dashboard for it to count)leave a comment that you are a Sarah Simplifies follower- counts as 8 entries (leave 8 comments)
2) Head on over to Painted Butterfly Studio and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment of what your favorite item is. Click HERE to go to Painted Butterfly Studio- 1 entry (leave 1 comment)
So just for publicly following Sarah Simplifies and going to Painted Butterfly Studio & telling me what you'd love to bring home you will get 9, count them, 9 entries!

Extra Entries:
-Blog about this contest and leave a link worth 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Add my Christmas in July button to your blog 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Subscribe to Sarah Simplifies worth 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Facebook HERE worth 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Twitter HERE worth 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Networked Blogs 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Enter the JessKay Designs giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Mudpuppy giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Loriette's Grammy giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Barb's Heartstrokes giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Elephant Tales giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Meese49 giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Make Painted Butterfly Studio a favorite store if you are an etsy.com buyer worth 2 entry (leave 2 comments)
-Buy something from Painted Butterfly Studio (leave a message that you're a Sarah Simplifies reader) 10 entries (leave 10 comments)

Now for the fine print:
The giveaway will end on August 15th. Any comments left after August 15th 11:59PM CST will not be counted
Please make sure that you have a visible email link or include it in your entry
Winner will randomly be chosen from all entries
Winner will be notified on August 16th of their lucky win! They will have 72 hours in which to claim their prize. If the prize in not claimed within that time frame another winner is chosen.
Open to US and Canadian residents only

Disclaimer- NO monetary payments were received for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Different people may have different experiences with products and/or the company. I was not compensated in any other way for this review and/or giveaway.

On the Seventh Day of Christmas- more Shabby Boutique!!!

I'm so sorry that I didn't get a post up last night. The best laid plans have a tendency of going awry don't they? Tonight there is a giveaway with two winners! Its sponsored by The Shabby Boutique again. If you missed the first giveaway from The Shabby Boutique please read it HERE. Tonight's giveaway from The Shabby Boutique are these lovely sand dollar rose ornaments. One has is tied with a blue ribbon and one with a pink ribbon. These are so delicate and dainty aren't they??!!!??

I've got some really exciting news too! If you sign up for Jewel's Blog HERE and leave a comment that you're a Sarah Simplifies with your email address you will then get 20% off one Christmas item of your choice from The Shabby Boutique! Leave a message to seller saying that you are a reader from Sarah Simplifies and Jewel will then reimburse you the 20% via Paypal. Pretty cool, huh?

So same rules as before but to lay it all out there again, here's the breakdown!

Buy It: HERE

Win It:
Mandatory: This must be done or all other entries will be deleted.
1)Publicly follow Sarah Simplifies (this has to show up on your Dashboard for it to count)leave a comment that you are a Sarah Simplifies follower- counts as 8 entries (leave 8 comments)
2) Head on over to The Shabby Boutique and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment of what your favorite item is. Click HERE to go to The Shabby Boutique- 1 entry (leave 1 comment)
So just for publicly following Sarah Simplifies and going to The Shabby Boutique & telling me what you'd love to bring home you will get 9, count them, 9 entries!

Extra Entries:
-Blog about this contest and leave a link worth 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Add my Christmas in July button to your blog 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Subscribe to Sarah Simplifies worth 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Facebook HERE worth 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Twitter HERE worth 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Networked Blogs 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Enter the JessKay Designs giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Mudpuppy giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Loriette's Grammy giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Barb's Heartstrokes giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Elephant Tales giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Meese49 giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Make The Shabby Boutique a favorite store if you are an etsy.com buyer worth 2 entry (leave 2 comments)
-Buy something from The Shabby Boutique (leave a message that you're a Sarah Simplifies reader) 10 entries (leave 10 comments)

Now for the fine print:
The giveaway will end on August 15th. Any comments left after August 15th 11:59PM CST will not be counted
Please make sure that you have a visible email link or include it in your entry
Winner will randomly be chosen from all entries
Winner will be notified on August 16th of their lucky win! They will have 72 hours in which to claim their prize. If the prize in not claimed within that time frame another winner is chosen.
Open to US and Canadian residents only

Disclaimer- NO monetary payments were received for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Different people may have different experiences with products and/or the company. I was not compensated in any other way for this review and/or giveaway.

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, Meese49's Cigarbox Santa Purse Giveaway!

I've always been kind of enthralled with cigar box purses. They just seem so whimsical! I saw this purse and knew that I had to ask for Meese49 to participate in our Christmas in July event! Check this out!

Isn't that simply darling??!!!?? Michelle of Meese49 is just one of those truly crafty people. She makes seasonal seasons in pumpkins that are just awesome and tabletop decor. Take a peek:

I think the cleverness of using the funkins as the base of a decoration is unbelievable! I also might have to snatch the autumn tabletop decoration for myself. Fall is my favorite season and I'd love to decorate for it. Is it me or does it seem like there is a serious lack of autumn inspired decor?

Michelle was kind enough to answer my holiday/craft questions. I love getting the insight to these really crafty people- don't you? Lets dig into Michelle's mind for a few minutes!

What is your name? Michelle Worley

How long have you been selling on Etsy? little over 2 years

How did you pick your shops name? I have a service dog who I named Moose as a puppy. My friends told me I should use the plural of moose=meese(lol) and that was that. The numbers are special to me.

What is your favorite item in your shop? My pumpkins

What is your favorite holiday? Halloween

What is your favorite Christmas memory or tradition? Christmas light looking with my mom and dad in my pjs and going to McDonalds with my parents after Christmas Eve mass for dinner.

What is your favorite Christmas song or carol? I have a lot of favorites but the one I like to play on the piano and sing is Silent Night

How long have you been crafting? since I was 3 yrs old. How did you get started? My grandmothers sewed, knit and crochet. My mom is an Oil and Acrylics Painter, art teacher and sewer so I grew up around arts and crafts.

What inspires or motivates you? Nature, my 2 dogs, and music

What advice would you give someone wanting to sell on Etsy? Do what you enjoy and don't worry if anyone else will like it


What do you do, if anything, to try to live a greener lifestyle? I have an Environmental Degree so I have done a lot with the water and animals in my area. I use recycle bags and try to use recycle items in my crafts where I can.

If you could go on vacation anywhere where would you go? Europe (Germany, the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Poland)

Do you have a season or a favorite that is your favorite to create for? I love the fall and winter months. In Fl we don't actually get seasons much but creating items for those seasons make it feel like fall and winter.

So you know you want to bring this cigar box purse home and maybe even another holiday decoration. Here are the details!

Buy It: HERE
Michelle is also being kind enough to offer a 15% discount to Sarah Simplifies readers! When you check out with your item enter "JulyBlog15" in the messages to seller box. Then you will receive a 15% discount sent to your paypal account. Pretty cool huh?!!?

Win It:
Mandatory: This must be done or all other entries will be deleted.
1)Publicly follow Sarah Simplifies (this has to show up on your Dashboard for it to count)leave a comment that you are a Sarah Simplifies follower- counts as 8 entries (leave 8 comments)
2) Head on over to Meese49 and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment of what your favorite item is. Click HERE to go to Meese49- 1 entry (leave 1 comment)
So just for publicly following Sarah Simplifies and going to Meese49 & telling me what you'd love to bring home you will get 9, count them, 9 entries!

Extra Entries:
-Blog about this contest and leave a link worth 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Add my Christmas in July button to your blog 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Subscribe to Sarah Simplifies worth 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Facebook HERE worth 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Twitter HERE worth 5 entries (leave 5 comments)
-Follow Sarah Simplifies on Networked Blogs 3 entries (leave 3 comments)
-Enter the JessKay Designs giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Mudpuppy giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Loriette's Grammy giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Shabby Boutique giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Barb's Heartstrokes giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Enter the Elephant Tales giveaway 3 entries (leave 3 comments w/ your email)
-Make Meese49 a favorite store if you are an etsy.com buyer worth 2 entry (leave 2 comments)
-Buy something from Meese49 (leave a message that you're a Sarah Simplifies reader) 10 entries (leave 10 comments) Don't forget about that discount code! :)

Now for the fine print:
The giveaway will end on August 15th. Any comments left after August 15th 11:59PM CST will not be counted
Please make sure that you have a visible email link or include it in your entry
Winner will randomly be chosen from all entries
Winner will be notified on August 16th of their lucky win! They will have 72 hours in which to claim their prize. If the prize in not claimed within that time frame another winner is chosen.
Open to US and Canadian residents only

Disclaimer- NO monetary payments were received for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Different people may have different experiences with products and/or the company. I was not compensated in any other way for this review and/or giveaway.